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1/27/2014 10:01PM

Invoking the Thai King

As antigovernment protests continue in Bangkok, some of the demonstrators say they are acting to defend King Bhumibol Adulyadej's legacy from a new wave of populist politicians. The WSJ's James Hookway reports.

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